Shiatsu is just one of the many types of massage therapy. In English, the word shiatsu means ?finger therapy? and is considered to be a Japanese form of bodywork.
Similar to acupuncture, this type of massage therapy is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine because those who practice ...
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Written by mattiaseriksson on August 24th, 2010
Written by mattiaseriksson on August 23rd, 2010
You have probably tried out massage therapy in the past. Aside from back massages and shiatsu, there is a massage therapy known as Thai massage.
Thai massage was developed 2500 years ago by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. It moved to Thailand soon after where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on July 24th, 2010
The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.
Massage therapy has been used for centuries. In fact, there are so many of them around with the purpose ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on July 20th, 2010
Massage therapy as a profession has come a long way. From the first few years where anyone good with their hands can do the kneading and the massaging to now where only the licensed can perform massages.
With state laws regulating massage therapy clinics, people can now breathe a sigh ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on July 15th, 2010
Massage relieves stress and tension as well as give the person renewed energy. If you want to do this, you have to know how to do it.
1. The first thing you have to do is create the right atmosphere or ambiance. This means finding a cozy, quiet and warm ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on July 10th, 2010
The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been thinking you need to know more about it, here's your opportunity.
What should you know about massage therapy? Well apart from it being able to help relieve sore muscles, a ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on July 9th, 2010
Massage therapy clinics have become the haven where people stay during weekends to get that much-needed relaxation. And with much publicity from celebrities in Hollywood, it has become part of the American lifestyle.
With the onslaught of massage therapy clinics in the country, more and more people are considering a ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on May 4th, 2010
Becoming a massage therapist is a big decision to make. Because the industry is already being regulated, a career in massage therapy is harder to get into. You need training and sometimes licensure in order to work in a particular clinic. This is especially true if you are aiming for ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on April 28th, 2010
Perhaps because of its increasing popularity, states have taken notice of massage therapy clinics and created laws to regulate its practice in the country. Although this is largely advantageous to the millions of Americans who have been availing of their services in the country, it has frustrated a lot of ...
Written by mattiaseriksson on November 25th, 2009
Nowadays, massage therapy is recognized by the medical society and is considered by the public because of its health and relaxation purposes. In modern times, a lot of new methods and techniques of massage have emerged and more people are now aware of the value of massage therapy.
In fact, a ...